Who needs Baftas and Oscars cluttering up the downstairs loo when you can become a Commander of the most excellent order of the British Empire?
The actor narrowly missed out on the prestigious awards earlier this year, losing out on the Oscar to Eddie Redmayne, but he’s gone one better.
The 38-year-old is to receive an honour from the Queen instead.
Benedict Cumberbatch is to be announced as a recipient on the Queen’s birthday, Saturday June 13 and will receive the honour for… Read the full story